Stages

Family

Issues

Stage Details

Legislation -
Bill Sent To Committee
(Senate)
-
May 9, 2006

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(81-59) -
May 8, 2006(Key vote)

Title: Drug Law Reform and Drug Treatment

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that allows some drug offenders to be sentenced to a Court Approved Drug Abuse Treatment Program. The bill also requires all offenders with a history of substance abuse to participate in a mandatory substance abuse treatment program. The bill also sets the penalty for Trafficking Through a Controlled Substance Organization, of at least 15 years and up to life, and sets a five-year minimum sentence for Criminal Possession of a Weapon while Selling or Attempting to Sell a Controlled Substance." Additionally, the bill defines a separate category of drug crimes for persons who use minors to aid them in selling unlawful drugs.